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    Hear from our guests about their experiences in Istanbul Workshops. Personalized, engaging, and memorable.

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    Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

    A 360 degree immersive activity and experience. Such an innovative approach to get closer to the Turkish culture and a perfect idea for a souvenir. Would recommend it 100%
    Chiara

    Italy

    January 22, 2025

    Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

    Super
    Kasım

    Turkey

    January 22, 2025

    Perfume Making Workshop review

    Super course and explanation of how to make perfume, plus we all got to take away the perfume that we made. Plenty of tea and coffee provided during the course. Very enjoyable afternoon. Only drawback was that this was not held at the place listed and we had to travel to the venue which wasn’t well explained in the booking. Highly recommend this for a few hours of something different in Istanbul.
    Shauna G

    January 22, 2025

    Perfume Making Workshop review

    Experience réussi! Ali était super gentil, nous a tout très bien expliqué. Très bon accueil, dans un café super cosy. Nous avons eu le temps de faire ce que nous voulions à notre rythme durant l'atelier. Le prix est super rentable. Je recommande !
    Manon

    January 21, 2025

    Perfume Making Workshop review

    W atrakcji braliśmy udział całą rodziną; podobało się dzieciom i osobom dorosłym. Dobrze przygotowana atrakcja w bardzo dobrej cenie.
    Jacek

    January 21, 2025

    Traditional Stained Glass Painting Workshop review

    We were the only two in our session so we had Eda's full attention. She took the time to explain and show us how to create our designs and even though she thought her English wasn't good, she needn't have worried as we understood her perfectly. Our works of art came out great and she made sure that we were always stocked up on tea and cookies. Gladly would take her class again. Areas that need to improve are communication as it was a bit chaotic. We were contacted the day before to ask whether we wanted to meet at the studio or meet at an agreed location. The location listed on the advert (Hafiz Mustafa 1864) was 1 min from where we were staying so we opted for this option and were advised that we would be met at 11.30am the next day (confirmation sent 2345 the day before). On the day of the activity at about 1105 we were called and told that classes were overrunning and they were busy so we'd need to make our own way there (it's a metro ride away but it's the principle and the very late notice). Instructions were sent and we made our way to the studio only for the class to start at 12.25/12.30 rather than the 12.00 start time advertised (despite the advert stating to be 5 mins early). As mentioned above Eda was great and we have zero complaints about her. She would get 5 stars and this review score of 4 is in no way a reflection of her. Once we had finished our art it needed 45 mins to dry and instead of being able to stay where we were, it felt a bit rushed to ask us to sit in the garden area (which is unpleasant as people smoke there) so another class (not Eda's ) could start. We'd barely finished and she'd just gone to take our art to dry when we were asked to move. On the balance would probably visit the venue / workshop again but the confused communication, late notice and urgency to vacate our workspace felt quite impersonal; business or not. A suggestion would be to just advise customers to make their way to the venue and remove the offer of meeting in Sirkeci (based on our experience). Given that this review is about the experience on a whole, I'm taking a star off.
    Krystal_S

    January 21, 2025

    Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

    Eğitmenimiz Beyza Hanım, çok tatlı ve sevecendi, onun rehberliğinde; eşimle birlikte çok keyifli vakit geçirdik
    Ezgi

    Turkey

    January 20, 2025

    Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

    Nuestro guia fue super agradable y simpático, nos explico el origen del café turco paso a paso, y nos enseño como poder realizarlo (para poder hacerlo en tu casa).
    Veronica

    Spain

    January 20, 2025

    Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

    Mustafa Bey; hem İngilizce hem Türkçe şekilde tüm katılımcıların koordinasyonunu sağladı ve bilgilendirdi. Herkes çok nazikti. Lambalarımızı çok sevdik
    Şeyda

    Turkey

    January 19, 2025

    Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

    mükemmeldi gerçekten çok zevkli geçti çok ilgiliydi Mustafa Bey, mutlaka gidip denemelisiniz
    Umut

    Turkey

    January 19, 2025

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    Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

    3 saat sınırsız çay eşliğinde çok keyifli bir aktiviteydi, zaman gerçekten çok hızlı geçti. İnanılmaz keyif aldık. Rehberimiz çok kibar ve güleryüzlüydü ortam çok güzeldi kesinlikle öneriyorum aşırı memnun kaldık.
    Ayça

    Turkey

    January 19, 2025

    Perfume Making Workshop review

    Magnifique atelier les explications sont top et le cadre est super chouette ! Repartir avec son propre parfum c est la cerise sur le gâteau ! Bravo à vous pour ce merveilleux atelier
    sarah

    Belgium

    January 18, 2025

    Perfume Making Workshop review

    This was a great activity, Aziz was very pleasant. The certificate and the free transportation from the meetup point were very nice additions! My husband and I loved it, highly recommend!
    Olubunmi

    United Arab Emirates

    January 18, 2025

    Perfume Making Workshop review

    Superleuk een heerlijke parfum gemaakt, zijn zeer vriendelijk, echt een aanrader
    Johanna

    Netherlands

    January 18, 2025

    Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

    Moment agréable, rencontre avec des personnes d’exception
    Farah

    France

    January 17, 2025

    Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

    Incroyable moment
    GetYourGuide traveler

    France

    January 17, 2025

    Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

    If you come to Instabul I highly recommend it!!! It was an amazing experience!!!
    EMMANOUELA

    Greece

    January 17, 2025

    Perfume Making Workshop review

    Alles sind sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Sehr gastfreundliches Personal, wer auf der europäischen Seite ist wird von einem Guide abgeholt, sodass man sicher dort ankommt. Es war wundervoll!
    Sarah

    Germany

    January 17, 2025

    Traditional Stained Glass Painting Workshop review

    The activity was overall extremely good value. We were guided from across the bus straight to the workshop. We were given unlimited tea biscuits and coffee. The main instructor has many many years of experience and is very very wise and helpful in our other sick choices in making the painted glass. She was able to help us create very nice keepsakes. The workshop is located alongside a cafe that also sells tea and is very nice to sit in while you wait for the paint to dry. 5 out of 5 would recommend anyone who is interested in a unique experience.
    Muhammad

    Australia

    January 16, 2025

    Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

    Hat uns sehr gefallen, alles super organisiert
    Olivia

    Germany

    January 16, 2025

    Traditional Stained Glass Painting Workshop

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    Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

    We are with a family of 4 people consisting of 3 generations and had a lovely time. The workshop was very cosy and time flew by. We got a welcome tea and at the start a good explanation. During the workshop there was a coffee or tea and delicious cookies. The advice on patterns and colors was good. The activity was a good break from sightseeing and we have a beautiful lamp to bring home. It changes your view on the lamps you see on the markets of Istanbul which is a nice experience ☺️
    Sandra

    Netherlands

    January 16, 2025

    Perfume Making Workshop review

    Very fun, guide was very knowledgeable about all the scents!
    Hannah

    January 15, 2025

    Perfume Making Workshop review

    Pre odusevljeni! Hvala dragom Mustafi na divnom iskustvu! Svaka cast
    Lana

    Croatia

    January 14, 2025

    Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

    Super activité, et surtout super rapport qualité prix, nous avons thé illimité ainsi que petite collation et l’activité rien à dire tout est très bien expliqué avec également la partie « historique », nous avions beaucoup de choix de couleurs ou de modèle et pouvions faire comme bon nous semblait. On repart avec de superbe lampe d’Istanbul faites main ! Vous repartez également avec l’ampoule déjà intégré c’est formidable, votre lampe est donc prête à l’emploi ! Nous recommandons vivement rien à redire Merci encore 🙏🏼 nous avons adoré
    Cathïa

    France

    January 14, 2025

    Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

    The gudie , workshop , location are so nice & i dont fell nothing bad 😍
    GetYourGuide traveler

    Turkey

    January 14, 2025

    Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

    Super !
    Lela

    France

    January 14, 2025

    Perfume Making Workshop review

    This workshop was so interesting! Our guide, Ali, knew a lot about scents and was very informative! Mufasa answered a lot of my questions and helped me finalize my perfume, which smells wonderful. Thanks a lot, guys!
    Nicole

    South Korea

    January 13, 2025

    Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

    Mustafa was an excellent teacher and very engaging. We thoroughly enjoyed learning about, and making, Turkish coffee. We also had good fun with fortune reading! I would highly recommend this activity to anyone coming to Istanbul- sign up early in your trip and you will enjoy your coffee all the more!
    david

    United Kingdom

    January 13, 2025

    Perfume Making Workshop review

    Great experience with a nice souvenir :)
    Aleksandra

    Poland

    January 12, 2025

    Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop review

    Hayatımda katıldığım en güzel workshop olabilir. Çok keyifli üç saatin ardından çok güzel bir lambam oldu. Atmosfer çok sakin ve güzeldi, eğitmen de çok ilgiliydi.
    Eda

    Turkey

    January 12, 2025
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    Are you the original Istanbul Workshops?

    Yes, you are on the right page. We are the first brand under this name in Turkey. Our trademark is on file. The studio is in Üsküdar in Istanbul. Phone: +90 533 167 62 71. Site: istanbulworkshops.com.

    Do you give a certificate of completion?

    Yes, on request. At the end of the session we print a simple sheet with your name, the craft, and the guide's signature. No fee; just ask before the workshop ends. Guests often add it to their trip keepsake set.

    How do I contact Istanbul Workshops?

    The fast way to reach us is the contact form on our site. We reply in one work day. We also run a phone line. The line is open in studio hours. We help in English and Turkish on both routes.

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